Decor Challenge

I have that strange space above my cabinets, but below my vaulted ceilings that I didn't know what to do with...for about three years I tried a couple ideas, but ultimately gave up.  Until last summer...  Then I scrounged together what things I had in storage, painted up some vases, found some items on clearance (Target, TJ Maxx, and Walmart) and came up with this end product.  Some how, it has spurred many-a-compliment and even some shopping trips with friends to help fill their ominous space.  Hope you're inspired, too...

Lanterns in the corner - what a great trend.  Another idea: fill lanterns with *many* candles instead of just one.

Collection of vases, etc.  Hint: add pops of color and abstract shapes for interest.